… buying a $50 bottle of bubbly. “We get real-estate agents, accountants and lawyers who are spending more on their clients,” Maletis said. … They say Seattle's resurgence hinges on an unabated housing recovery, stronger demand globally for local goods and services, and on the Other Washington avoiding default on the federal debt. Conway said … “Buying a car or house will become more expensive if the debt ceiling isn't increased,” Lerch said. “Employers and …